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A few days ago, my computer started generating the following error on boot-up: Error loading khedbc.dll. The specified module could not be found. How do I solve this?
KHEDBC.DLL Errors
There doesn't appear to be much information about khedbc.dll and its function. However, that doesn't mean you're out of luck. DLL files are system and program files known as Dynamic Library Link files. Think of DLL files like software building blocks. For example, common software functions like printing or uploading files to a server are used across multiple programs. Rather than creating these functions from scratch, developers often use DLLs. Windows computers are preloaded with hundreds of DLLs and many more are installed with other programs. Not only does this make it easier for developers to create programs, it makes the programs smaller because many of the components required are already on the users' systems.
Problems arise when DLLs disappear or become damaged. This can happen in many ways including uninstalling other programs (and agreeing to remove "shared system files"), power surges, virus attacks, and accidental deletion.
Restoring DLL Files
There are several ways to restore DLL files. In your case, since this just happened a few days ago, the easiest option is to use System Restore (if enabled). System Restore takes periodic snapshots of your system files so that should something go awry, you can restore those files. What's neat about this utility is it doesn't affect your data. It simply rolls back your system to an earlier date when all of its system files were intact. Your data files remain safe and sound. You may need to reinstall any programs installed after the restore point as well as re-update your operating system and antivirus programs.
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Go to Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore and choose a restore point from before the problem occurred. Follow the prompts and your problem should soon be solved.
System File Checker
Another option for restoring DLL files, is the System File Checker. Because many DLL files are considered system files, this tool is often effective at restoring them. Go to Start > Run and type in: sfc /scannow
This tool scans your system to make sure all of the system files are present and in good condition. If not, for example, if an expected DLL file is missing, the tool will replace the missing or damaged file with a clean copy. You may be prompted to insert your Windows installation disk so that the utility can copy the missing file back into place or your computer may have a hidden partition containing Windows setup files. Have your disk handy just in case.
Software and DLLs
If you recently installed or uninstalled software just before the DLL went missing, it's possible that either the new installation overwrote the DLL or the uninstall removed it. If you know which program it was, try reversing the process (either uninstalling or reinstalling).
Hopefully System Restore will be available to you and solve this pesky missing DLL file.
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Celeste Stewart | August 2nd, 2010
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